My son and his wife are determined to buy an old bargain house from 1955. Overall, it’s still in fairly good condition, but in my opinion, the basement walls don’t look good at all!
I wanted him to bring a real expert, but only a carpenter friend came along and said that, considering the age and price, it was acceptable. The boy won’t listen to any advice.
I don’t know much about this myself. The basement walls feel slightly damp, but not excessively. However, there are dehumidifiers placed everywhere.
What do you think about this?
I wanted him to bring a real expert, but only a carpenter friend came along and said that, considering the age and price, it was acceptable. The boy won’t listen to any advice.
I don’t know much about this myself. The basement walls feel slightly damp, but not excessively. However, there are dehumidifiers placed everywhere.
What do you think about this?
I would say that for an investment of this size, it’s advisable to hire a professional if you don’t have the necessary expertise yourself.
What would definitely help a lot is regular ventilation of the basement to remove the moisture.
A few years ago, I bought a sandstone house from 1692. The basements were also all damp. A forced ventilation system was installed, and after about one year, they were almost completely dry.
However, the sandstone walls are not plastered, which allows the moisture to evaporate easily.
What would definitely help a lot is regular ventilation of the basement to remove the moisture.
A few years ago, I bought a sandstone house from 1692. The basements were also all damp. A forced ventilation system was installed, and after about one year, they were almost completely dry.
However, the sandstone walls are not plastered, which allows the moisture to evaporate easily.
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Martin_808 Nov 2017 20:42I would also hire an expert. It was great for us as well. They were able to give us many tips, and you can rest easier afterward.
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garfunkel8 Nov 2017 21:38The damp walls are one issue, but what worries me much more are the many dehumidifiers. Why does the current owner have so many of these devices running in the basement? Is he trying to hide something before the sale?
And what will the condition be like if the dehumidifiers stop running—will the basement turn into a natural pond?
Tell your son he’s being foolish if he refuses to pay for the inspector.
In the end, the problem might be much worse than expected, and solving it won’t be quick or easy due to all the complications with the house.
And what will the condition be like if the dehumidifiers stop running—will the basement turn into a natural pond?
Tell your son he’s being foolish if he refuses to pay for the inspector.
In the end, the problem might be much worse than expected, and solving it won’t be quick or easy due to all the complications with the house.
This is completely normal in old buildings. As long as the space is not intended to be used as living area, it is not a problem. If you want to improve it somewhat, using lime plaster and lime paint is recommended. This allows moisture to escape and prevents the formation of mold.
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